05-17-2010 MinutesCommission
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CITY OF SALINA, KANSAS
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 17, 2010
4:00 p.m.
The City Commission convened at 2:30 p.m. in a Study Session on Building Codes. The Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in Room 107, City -County
Building. A roll call was taken followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.
There were present:
Mayor Aaron G. Peck, Chairman presiding
Commissioner Tom Arpke
Commissioner Norman Jennings
Commissioner M. Luci Larson
comprising a quorum of the Board, also present:
Jason A. Gage, City Manager
Greg Bengtson, City Attorney
Lieu Ann Elsey, City Clerk
Absent: Commissioner Samantha Angell
None.
CITIZEN FORUM
AWARDS - PROCLAMATIONS
(4.1) Presentation of plaques of appreciation to outgoing youth board members.
Mayor Peck presented a plaque to Blaine Bengtson for his service on the Arts and
Humanities Commission. Mr. Bengtson thanked the Arts and Humanities Commission and the City
Commission for the opportunity to serve.. Christopher Arpin, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
youth member, was not present.
(4.2) The day of May 22, 2010 as "Poppy Day" in the city of Salina. Sue Herrman with the
American Legion Auxiliary read the proclamation and announced upcoming events.
(4.3) The week of May 16-22, 2010 as "National Public Works Week" in the city of Salina. Joe
Sierminski, Maintenance Worker with the Public Works Department, read the proclamation and
announced upcoming events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
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CONSENT AGENDA
(6.1) Approve the minutes of May 10, 2010.
(6.2) Authorize the purchase of a transporter for the rotating camera from CUES in the amount of $16,786.52.
(6.3) Authorize the purchase of two variable speed turbo compressors from ABS -USA in the
amount of $216,240.
(6.4) Resolution No. 10-6737 appointing Kaylee Brown to the Arts and Humanities Commission
and Mary Ralston to the Parks Recreation Advisory Board as youth members.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to approve the
consent agenda as presented. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
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DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
(8.1) Second reading Charter Ordinance No. 36 exempting from the provisions of K.S.A. §§ 12-
4202, 12-4203, 12-4204, and 1274207 regarding public officials with the authority to sign and serve
municipal court complaint and notice to appear.
Mayor Peck noted that Charter Ordinance No. 36 was passed on first reading on May 10,
2010 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to adopt Charter
Ordinance No. 36 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Arpke, Jennings, Larson,
Peck. Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.2) Consider a request to establish a program that encourages youth participation of the City of
Salina advisory boards and commissions.
Gina McDonald, Director of Human Relations, explained the request to encourage youth
participation on the citizen advisory boards, expanding opportunities for youth to serve, and increase
youth memberships to two instead of one.
Commissioner Larson felt that this was a great idea and encourages participation.
Ms. McDonald and City Manager Jason Gage commented on youth involvement, program
training, and voting rights.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to authorize the
City Manager and Director of Human Relations to work with the citizen advisory boards to established
youth participation. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.3) Award of contract for the Pacific Avenue Improvements, Project No. 05-1528.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, bids received, and project funding.
City Manager Jason Gage commented on sidewalk connectivity.
Mr. Stack then responded to Mayor Peck's question regarding the cost of the use of
concrete versus asphalt.
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to award the contract
for the Pacific Avenue Improvements, Project No. 05-1528 to APAC-Kansas Shears Division in the
amount of $440,436.90 with a 3% construction contingency. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.4) Second reading Ordinance No.- 10-10546 providing a change in zoning district
classification from R-1 (Single -Family Residential) to PDD R-3 (Multi -Family Residential) to allow
construction of a new five-plex apartment building on property addressed as 662-664 S. 9th Street.
Mayor Peck noted that Ordinance No. 10-10546 was passed on first reading on May 10,
2010 and since that time no comments have been received.
Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to adopt Ordinance
No. 10-10546 on second reading. A roll call vote was taken. Aye: (4) Arpke, Jennings, Larson, Peck.
Nay: (0). Motion carried
(8.5) Approve an agreement for engineering services for the Cedar Ridge Drive Improvements,
Project No. 10-2809.
Dan Stack, City Engineer, explained the project, agreement, and project funding.
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Moved by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Arpke, to approve an
engineering agreement for the Cedar Ridge Drive Improvements, Project No. 10-2809 with Bucher,
Willis & Ratliff Corporation in the amount of $52,550. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried.
(8.6) Request for executive session (legal).
Moved by Commissioner Arpke, seconded by Commissioner Jennings, to recess into
executive session for 30 minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters subject to the attorney-client
privilege for the reason that public discussion of those matters would waive the privilege and
adversely affect the City's interest in the matters and reconvene at 4:56 p.m. Aye: (4). Nay: (0).
Motion carried.
The City Commission recessed into executive session at 4:26 p.m. and reconvened at 5:12
p.m. No action was taken.
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OTHER BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Jennings, seconded by Commissioner Larson, that the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Commissioners be adjourned. Aye: (4). Nay: (0). Motion carried. The
meeting adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Lieu Ann Elsey, CMC, Ci Jerk
A on G. Peck, Mayor
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